I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna
FairQuay County, New Mexico · 11.1 M E JCT NM-129/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006249
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,086
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,086 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,596 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna carry?
About 18,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over Arroyo Laguna?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.